House Bill 1405
117th Congress(2021-2022)
To provide a cause of action to remove and bar from holding office certain individuals who engage in insurrection or rebellion against the United States, and for other purposes.
Introduced
Introduced in House on Feb 26, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
1405
Congress
117
Policy Area
Law
Law
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No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
This bill establishes penalties for officeholders who engage in insurrection or rebellion against the United States.
The Department of Justice may bring a civil action against officeholders who engage in insurrection or rebellion, including such activity occurring before the date of the bill's enactment. Penalties include disqualification from federal or state office, removal from federal or state office, forfeiture of certain retirement benefits, and rescission of certain honors and commemorations.
However, Congress may, upon a two-thirds vote, restore the ability of an individual to qualify for state or federal office and to receive benefits.
February 26, 2021
04/28/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
02/26/2021
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Reform, House Administration, and Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
02/26/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:47:02 PM